In September, Sno-Isle Libraries hosted two panel discussions on the hot topic of R-74, the referendum that will ratify or reject Senate Bill 6239, which would allow same-sex couples to marry in Washington. Videos of both events are now available to watch online.

Before you vote, hear the arguments for and against R-74. If you missed the panel discussions on Sept. 25 at Edmonds Community College or on Sept. 27 at the Oak Harbor Library, watch them on video to become an informed voter.

Sno-Isle Libraries and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation are neutral on the topics covered in "Issues That Matter" programs. We are committed to giving the public an opportunity to make informed decisions about important issues by providing this forum, along with a wide range of information resources reflecting a variety of viewpoints.

Panelists included representatives from Preserve Marriage Washington and Washington United for Marriage, who took questions from the audience. Both "Issues That Matter" forums were made possible by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.

Artistic kids from preschool through 6th grade still have time to put their crayons, colored pens, and imaginations to work to submit an entry in the Bookmark Contest. Bookmark entries should reflect the theme "Celebrate Your Library" and be submitted by Oct. 5

Winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed in Sno-Isle Libraries in November and posted on our website.